Demond Price (born February 16, 1982), better known by his stage name Conwa… Read Full Bio ↴Demond Price (born February 16, 1982), better known by his stage name Conway the Machine, is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York. He is the brother of fellow rapper Westside Gunn and the cousin of Benny the Butcher. Price is signed to Westside Gunn's record label, Griselda Records, and has released his entire discography on the label. In 2017, Shady Records signed a distribution deal with Griselda for Westside Gunn and Conway's work, making the two the first rappers from Buffalo to achieve major label distribution.

In 2012, Conway was shot in the neck and shoulder;[4] his face was partially paralyzed, giving him a signature slur. He released his debut studio album, From King to a GOD in 2020, followed by God Don't Make Mistakes released in 2022.

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State
Conway the Machine Lyrics

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Yeah
Conway The Machine, nigga
Mephux, what up, nigga?

Uh, throw the gloves on, I'm bagging up food
You be hard pressed to find another rapper this rude
Versace robe at my show, "Ravishing" Rick Rude
Uh, I left the stage, and two stabbings ensued

I'm clapping this tool, facts, I even had it at school
Then it's to the block where the packages move (huh?)
Every rap spewed, another rapper gets chewed
I leveled up my bag and came back with big jewels (you see my shit now)
Look, I told that bitch, "I ain't no average dude"
She sucked dick on one knee
She did the Kaepernick move
I was bagging fish, trash bag on the stick
Get to clapping this bitch
I leave a nigga back with big wounds
Only getting better, homie, I had to improve
The illest rapper alive, whoa, I just had to prove a year ago
Now these niggas fear the flow
I scratch out the serial numbers on every ratchet I use, motherfucker (brrt)

The illest rapper alive, whoa
(Straight like that)
The illest rapper alive (boom, boom, boom)
The illest rapper alive, whoa
Only getting better, homie, I had to improve (yeah, look)

Pushing the 2021 Benz, hit my reefer
They say, "How you get rich so fast?" The bricks got cheaper (huh?)
And it's gonna cost you a thirty piece to get my feature (woo)
All I do is takeover when I spit my ether
Nieman and Saks Fifth is where I get my sneakers
If she suck good and she a loyal bitch, I'll keep her
I might take her out the hood and make her a believer (come here, bitch)
Uh, Chanel drip, I double c the feet up (see that?)
My bag getting crazy now these rappers can't keep up (not at all)
If you really want an issue with Machine, nigga speak up (open your mouth, nigga)
Give you the magazine, AR issue, uh
Hitting your back and spleen, AR missiles
Got rich off the stove, pyrex, and the digi-scale
Now a nigga eating off downloads and digi-sales (I'm eating, nigga)
Shell catchers catching the blicky shells
Bring them niggas with you they can get hit as well, nigga

The illest rapper alive, whoa (brrt)
The illest rapper alive (ha)

The illest rapper alive, whoa
Only getting better, homie, I had to improve

Overall Meaning

In "State" by Conway the Machine, the rapper portrays himself as the illest rapper alive, flexing his skills and success in the rap game. He starts the verse by mentioning his involvement in street activities, bagging up drugs and asserting that he's one of the most disrespectful rappers out there. Referencing the legendary wrestler "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Conway compares himself to a showstopper who leaves a lasting impact on the stage. However, he also acknowledges the violent consequences that can occur, as two stabbings happen after one of his shows.

Conway continues to boast about his abilities, stating that he even carried a weapon while attending school. He is involved in the street hustle, with packages moving on the block. Every time he raps, another rapper becomes his competition and is ultimately surpassed. He emphasizes his growth by mentioning his upgraded lifestyle, returning with extravagant jewelry. The rapper also references former NFL player Colin Kaepernick's kneel during the national anthem, alluding to a sexual act performed by a woman. He juxtaposes this with his life on the streets, bagging fish with a trash bag on a stick before resorting to violence.

As the verse progresses, Conway asserts his status as the illest rapper alive. He claims that he had to prove himself a year ago, and now other rappers fear his flow. He emphasizes his firepower, scratching out the serial numbers on his guns to avoid being traced. He reiterates his title as the illest rapper alive, stating that he's only getting better and had to continuously improve. Throughout the song, Conway showcases his lyrical skill and asserts his dominance in the rap game.

Line by Line Meaning

Throw the gloves on, I'm bagging up food
I am preparing drugs for sale.

You be hard pressed to find another rapper this rude
It is difficult to find a rapper as aggressive and disrespectful as me.

Versace robe at my show, 'Ravishing' Rick Rude
I wear a luxurious Versace robe at my performances, just like the wrestler 'Ravishing' Rick Rude.

I left the stage, and two stabbings ensued
After I finished performing, two violent incidents involving stabbings occurred.

I'm clapping this tool, facts, I even had it at school
I am using a firearm, and it is true that I even carried it with me when I was in school.

Then it's to the block where the packages move
Afterwards, I go to the neighborhood where drugs are sold.

Every rap spewed, another rapper gets chewed
With every verse I deliver, I destroy and outshine other rappers.

I leveled up my bag and came back with big jewels
I have increased my wealth and returned with expensive jewelry.

Look, I told that bitch, 'I ain't no average dude'
I informed that woman that I am not an ordinary man.

She sucked dick on one knee, She did the Kaepernick move
She performed oral sex while kneeling, imitating Colin Kaepernick's protest gesture.

I was bagging fish, trash bag on the stick
I was packaging drugs, using a stick to hold a bag.

Get to clapping this bitch, I leave a nigga back with big wounds
I start shooting and the result is severe injuries to my target.

Only getting better, homie, I had to improve
I am continuously progressing and becoming more skilled.

The illest rapper alive, whoa, I just had to prove a year ago
I had to demonstrate and convince everyone that I am the best rapper alive.

Now these niggas fear the flow
Now other rappers are intimidated by my lyrical abilities.

I scratch out the serial numbers on every ratchet I use, motherfucker
I remove the identifying marks from every gun I utilize.

Pushing the 2021 Benz, hit my reefer
I am driving a 2021 Mercedes-Benz while smoking marijuana.

They say, 'How you get rich so fast?' The bricks got cheaper
People wonder how I became wealthy quickly, and the reason is that the drugs I sell have become more affordable.

And it's gonna cost you a thirty piece to get my feature
If someone wants me to collaborate on a track, they need to pay me a thirty thousand dollar fee.

All I do is takeover when I spit my ether
Whenever I rap, I completely dominate and captivate the audience.

Nieman and Saks Fifth is where I get my sneakers
I buy my sneakers from high-end stores like Nieman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

If she suck good and she a loyal bitch, I'll keep her
If a woman performs oral sex well and remains faithful, I will maintain a relationship with her.

I might take her out the hood and make her a believer
I could potentially improve her living conditions and make her have faith in a better life.

Chanel drip, I double c the feet up
I have a fashionable sense of style, specifically referring to Chanel with their iconic double c logo.

My bag getting crazy now these rappers can't keep up
My financial success is rapidly increasing, and other rappers cannot match or surpass it.

If you really want an issue with Machine, nigga speak up
If someone truly wants to confront me, they should openly express their intentions.

Give you the magazine, AR issue
I will provide you with a firearm, specifically an AR-15 rifle.

Hitting your back and spleen, AR missiles
The bullets from the AR-15 rifle will strike and cause damage to your back and spleen.

Got rich off the stove, pyrex, and the digi-scale
I accumulated wealth by selling drugs, using cooking equipment, a pyrex measuring cup, and a digital scale.

Now a nigga eating off downloads and digi-sales
I now generate income through digital downloads and online sales of my music.

Shell catchers catching the blicky shells
Devices designed to catch spent bullet casings are successfully doing their job.

Bring them niggas with you they can get hit as well, nigga
If you bring your associates with you, they too can become victims of violence.

The illest rapper alive, whoa
I am the most skillful and outstanding rapper currently in existence.

The illest rapper alive
I am unquestionably the most talented rapper alive.

The illest rapper alive, whoa
I am undeniably the most exceptional rapper currently active.

Only getting better, homie, I had to improve
I am continuously honing my skills and becoming even more proficient.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Desmond Price, Dustin Willis Webber

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